We’re all alive and well here. It’s been quiet because there hasn’t been much to say. The days all look a hell of a lot alike, you know? But here’s a brief rundown on what we’ve been up to, formatted a la our dear Carolyn:
Reading: Ghost Dance by Carole Maso. Her book The Art Lover blew me away. This one, not so much, but I’m sticking with it for now.
Re-reading: Madame Bovary. I hadn’t picked it up in years and had forgotten how very much I love it.
Listening to: The latest Jolie Holland. And cooing. We do a lot of cooing around here.
Watching: Thumper discover his hands and feet and learn to grip things, which promptly find his mouth.
Kicking: the diet coke habit. I had a panic attack yesterday that seemed to come right on the heels of my downing a 20 oz dc. That’s quite enough of that, I think.
Going: to parent/baby yoga. Thumper loves it. I love it. It feels great to be getting back to yoga. And being around twenty-odd other babies and mommies provides ample proof that no matter what your kid is doing, how fast/slow they’re growing etc, it’s probably well within the range of perfectly normal.
Knitting: the donkey jacket. Yes! Actually knitting! I’ve finally mastered the knitting-while-nursing thing. Now that the weather’s starting to cool, I’m wishing I’d knit a few more sweaters for Thumper while I was pregnant. After the donkey jacket, I think I’ll knit him a quick cardi before casting on for the IK sweater.
Oh…boss wants to nurse. I’ll post a pic of the donkey jacket in progress soon.
That all sounds nice 🙂
Posted by: Alison
hey cari, glad to hear you’re all well. have you ever knit the “5 Hour Baby Sweater”? I knit one a few months ago and since there is a baby boom in my life, I have managed to whip through several more, all the while not becoming bored of it. There’s a pullover and boy version too.
Posted by: Kaarin
Nice to hear from you! Just yesterday I clicked on your blog to make sure my feeds aren’t broke. It sounds like you’re really busy and having a great time.
Kiss that baby’s foot next time you do down-ward facing dog for me!
Posted by: LaurieM
That all sounds nice 🙂
Posted by: Alison
hey cari, glad to hear you’re all well. have you ever knit the “5 Hour Baby Sweater”? I knit one a few months ago and since there is a baby boom in my life, I have managed to whip through several more, all the while not becoming bored of it. There’s a pullover and boy version too.
Posted by: Kaarin
Nice to hear from you! Just yesterday I clicked on your blog to make sure my feeds aren’t broke. It sounds like you’re really busy and having a great time.
Kiss that baby’s foot next time you do down-ward facing dog for me!
Posted by: LaurieM
I think you are right to quit the aspertame. I’m not sure if its that much better but Diet Rite is made with Splenda and it doesn’t give me a headache, and it tastes GREAT.
Posted by: purl
I get palpitations with too much caffeine, especially after lunch. I love diet coke so I now confine myself to one of those mini cans at lunch. So far, so good.
Posted by: Cyndy
Your parent/baby yoga class sounds delightful! I can’t wait to see how your donkey jacket looks. I bet it is super cute.
Posted by: Knittripps
Sounds like you guys are into a nice routine. Continued joy!
Posted by: Kathy
wow – you’re knitting! i’m jealous. 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
good for you with the yoga! that sounds so nice, and really good mama-baby bonding.
i’ve had my eye on that donkey jacket for various soon-to-be babies in my life… looking forward to seeing your progress.
Posted by: amisha
LOVE Jolie Holland. I just recommended her on my blog as well!
Posted by: Paula
I think you are right to quit the aspertame. I’m not sure if its that much better but Diet Rite is made with Splenda and it doesn’t give me a headache, and it tastes GREAT.
Posted by: purl
I get palpitations with too much caffeine, especially after lunch. I love diet coke so I now confine myself to one of those mini cans at lunch. So far, so good.
Posted by: Cyndy
Your parent/baby yoga class sounds delightful! I can’t wait to see how your donkey jacket looks. I bet it is super cute.
Posted by: Knittripps
Sounds like you guys are into a nice routine. Continued joy!
Posted by: Kathy
wow – you’re knitting! i’m jealous. 🙂
Posted by: carolyn
good for you with the yoga! that sounds so nice, and really good mama-baby bonding.
i’ve had my eye on that donkey jacket for various soon-to-be babies in my life… looking forward to seeing your progress.
Posted by: amisha
LOVE Jolie Holland. I just recommended her on my blog as well!
Posted by: Paula
Try Diet Coke with splenda. I have a reaction to the aspertame in all diet drinks (think Equal) and discovered it by accident while researching my son’s ADHD. Turns out the equal is what was causing my anxiety attacks and after I found out I quit my meds and the equal, and have been living happy every since. no depression or anxiety. They carry the diet with splenda at Target stores, and the lable has yellow on it. It’s hard to find elsewhere.
Posted by: Cambria W
Just glad to hear you’re both doing WELL. And taking care. -N*
Posted by: Nova
Have you ever tried the Zimmermann Surprise Jacket? Garter stitch for serenity and stretch, fascinating shaping for what’s left of the brain (and if you put in markers it doesn’t require thinking, just doing.) And it’s great in stripes, so something variegated can keep the plot going.
Posted by: rams
Try Diet Coke with splenda. I have a reaction to the aspertame in all diet drinks (think Equal) and discovered it by accident while researching my son’s ADHD. Turns out the equal is what was causing my anxiety attacks and after I found out I quit my meds and the equal, and have been living happy every since. no depression or anxiety. They carry the diet with splenda at Target stores, and the lable has yellow on it. It’s hard to find elsewhere.
Posted by: Cambria W
Just glad to hear you’re both doing WELL. And taking care. -N*
Posted by: Nova
Have you ever tried the Zimmermann Surprise Jacket? Garter stitch for serenity and stretch, fascinating shaping for what’s left of the brain (and if you put in markers it doesn’t require thinking, just doing.) And it’s great in stripes, so something variegated can keep the plot going.
Posted by: rams